$17–27/hr
Granger, IN • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic children.

Q: How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

Q: How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Q: Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

Q: What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

Q: When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

Q: How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our 2 wonderful kids are very active. Love to play and draw. They can get aggravated by one another.
Might have light meal prep but all food will be provided. Light housekeeping after the kids.
Looking at every other week on friday and maybe a random Tuesday rarely here and there.

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$19–21/hr
Notre Dame, IN • 19 miles away

Sitter for energetic toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/20

9:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

I am looking for a sitter for a few hours so I can get some work done while my son and I are in town for the ND football game.

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$20–24/hr
South Bend, IN • 18 miles away

one night sitter for (hopefully) sleeping...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/20 - 12/21

6:00pm - 12:00am

in town for the ND playoff game and looking for someone to watch our toddler
Toddler should be sleeping, mostly just hang out and let us know if anything comes up!

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$15–20/hr
La Porte, IN • 6 miles away

Come hang out with the coolest 15mo in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi! I am a nurse that works twice a week. We would need flexible care 1-2 days a week. I have my schedule 4-6 weeks in advance! Rory is a sweet 15 mo boy, who loves to play and run around.
He will need breakfast, two snacks, and lunch! Please tidy up the house and if possible start dinner.

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$19–23/hr
Granger, IN • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a fun early preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hello! I'm looking for a nanny for my 3 year old. She's a very active and a very smart kiddo.
I'm currently looking for someone who would like to spend about 4 hours with her daily, help potty train her and get her down for a nap around 12/1ish. Right now we are focusing on getting the ABC song... More

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$19–25/hr
South Bend, IN • 20 miles away

Full-time nanny for one-year old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of three, and our baby daughter will turn one in February.
The main responsibilities are: feeding, playing with her, putting her down for naps

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$10–11/hr
South Bend, IN • 15 miles away

Full-time Sitter for Infant at my home

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We are a new family of 3! I work from home, my partner works in LaPorte, have a 2 month old daughter, as well as 2 cats! We are newer to the SB area!
I need a sitter to watch and care for my baby while I work through the day. You will need to be able to pace-feed her bottled breast milk, play with... More

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$14–19/hr
Chesterton, IN • 22 miles away

part-time sitter for 3 loving and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

we are a loving family of 5 simply looking for extra help so that we are able to provide for our children.

as our sitter we are looking for someone who can pick up our children from school and care for them while my fiancee and i work for our family

the children will eat around 6-6:30pm
bath time... More

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Part-time sitter for 2 energetic children.

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic children.

Sitter for energetic toddler boy

Sitter for energetic toddler boy

one night sitter for (hopefully) sleeping...

one night sitter for (hopefully) sleeping...

Come hang out with the coolest 15mo in...

Come hang out with the coolest 15mo in...

Part-time sitter for a fun early preschooler

Part-time sitter for a fun early preschooler

Full-time nanny for one-year old baby girl

Full-time nanny for one-year old baby girl

Full-time Sitter for Infant at my home

Full-time Sitter for Infant at my home

part-time sitter for 3 loving and...

part-time sitter for 3 loving and...

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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